Inspirational front man Carl Pannuzzo (drums and vocals), revered as one of Australia’s greatest voices, master guitarist Shannon Bourne, Hammond virtuoso Tim Neal, and ineffable bassist Zoë Frater are Checkerboard Lounge, breathing fire, virtuosity and improvisation into blues, classic soul and roots originals.

Their multi-award-winning, ARIA-nominated album Sun Sessions, recorded at the legendary Sun Studio, Memphis, Tennessee, catapulted the band to nationwide recognition. Recent release ‘Roller Coaster’ shot to the top 5 of several national charts and recent limited edition vinyl release ‘Live at Jazzlab’ with Australian Jazz and Blues pioneer
Bob Sedergreen sold out within a month of its release.

As a live act, no video can really recreate the experience that gleans such ecstatic audience response. An undeniable powerhouse, world class musicianship, dynamic, passionate and playful, Checkerboard are the very essence of a live music experience.

Website: www.checkerboardlounge.com.au

Instagram: https://instagram.com/checkerboardlounge? igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/checkerboardmusic

Bandcamp: https://cheersquadrecordstapes.bandcamp.com/album/roller-coaster

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1hl42NvJlfcrAzqxNzaVrY

Testimonials:
“You got it boy, it’s in you” ~ Jimmy Smith
“You could run a small city off these guys” ~ Fiona Boyes
“Real happening blues” ~ Bob Sedergreen
“Thanks for bringing Memphis back to Memphis” ~ Memphis local
“This is our last song before Checkerboard Lounge get up and tear you a new one” ~ Previous band on stage at Blues on Broadbeach 2022
“Carl Pannuzzo is Australia’s best soul singer” ~ Broderick Smith
“When Checkerboard Lounge play live, no two versions of anything are played the same twice. This is a supergroup of musicians who are able to play anything, and their collective interplay, co-creativity and cohesion is absolutely electric.” ~ Matt Frederick, PBSfm
“It’s not a place you’d expect to find yourselves in within the normally understood confines of the Blues form. The collective rapport you have within the band is a wonder to behold, a total trust in each other that allows for an open ended approach to everything you play.” ~ Robert Calvert